Laying It On The Line
With their season all but on the line Friday, the Lakers delivered at the line. Led by Kobe (18 for 18), L.A. hit 41 of 42 FTs to get past OKC in Game 3. Daily Dime »Shelburne: Kobe won't concede »
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With their season all but on the line Friday, the Lakers delivered at the line. Led by Kobe (18 for 18), L.A. hit 41 of 42 FTs to get past OKC in Game 3. Daily Dime »Shelburne: Kobe won't concede »
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